MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,254 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s o/s slight play in bobins (1.1.14 (a) (i))
no rear seat/foot rests fitted
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
o/s rear foot peg not foulding
Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear tyre has a slit across centre section of approx 2mm in depth and 50mm in length but is not deep enough to expose the cords or weaken its structure
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Gear lever pivot slightly worn.
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Gear lever pivot worn.
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Daytona?
Based on 136,043 MOT tests across 13,242 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P242 LYA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 1997 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 21,584 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Triumph Daytona fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,695 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P242 LYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Daytona typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Triumph Daytona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P242 LYA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 21 May 1997.
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